Deep frying a turkey is a southern tradition that is now popular all over the country. You can deep fry almost any roast turkey recipe. Deep frying a turkey is faster than traditional oven roasting and results in a bird that has a crispy skin and moist meat. If you decide to fry your turkey […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
Getting the picture perfect turkey is easier than you think. Many people are unnerved by turkey because of its large size, but at the end of the day is just a larger chicken. Here are a few Thanksgiving Turkey Tips to help you turn out the perfect bird. First and most importantly, all types […]
The Versatile Pumpkin
My favorite autumn food ingredient is by far is the pumpkin. As a matter of fact, there is just something about all types of winter squash (acorn, butternut, banana, delicate, hubbard, Kabocha, etc.) that I find comforting and delicious. After all, these yellow and orange hued members of the cucurbitaceae family (includes cucumbers, melons & […]
Peaches n’ (Chevre) Cream
Paonia peaches are some of the best in the country. It’s a bold statement I’m sure many southerners would rebut, but I stand by my opinion. There is nothing quite like a warm, ripe, juicy peach. The nectar gushes out of the delicate fuzzy skin with each bite making the experience almost sensual. We […]
Blueberry Lime Pound Cake
It’s August in Maine, and that means one thing. Well, actually, it means many things: frenetically busy 90 plus hour work schedule (tourist based economy), insane sleep deprivation, and BLUEBERRIES!!!!!! I love this time of year because this state is just lousy with blueberries. Conveniently enough, at the kennel I work at there are […]